Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing brokering services by a broker to a customer. The method includes the step of entering into an agreement with the customer, the agreement including a promissory obligation by the broker to pay to the customer an amount based on a commission payable to the broker by a financial product supplier of a financial product, the financial product being selected by the customer, and a promissory obligation by the customer to pay a service fee to the broker. The service fee is based on value of brokering services provided.